What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Specialist- Wichita- Full-Time position at DCCCA?
Full-Time- 2nd shift (2pm-10pm), 3rd shift (10pm-6am)
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
- Creates a safe client environment by performing all required security and safety procedures
- Assists in the client's orientation of treatment goals, program rules and structure
- Submits a written incident report in the event of unusual client behavior or activity while in DCCCA's care
- Assesses and resolves minor incidents during weekend and evening hours when daytime staff is unavailable
- Documents required program and client information in a timely and complete manner
- Monitors client's weekly schedule and adherence to policies and procedures related to facility/equipment usage
- Supports Counselors and other treatment providers with the coordination and implementation of client services from admission through discharge
- Supervises client performance, enforces program rules and applies the prescribed consequences for misbehavior
- Conducts and/or participates in client room searches as necessary
- Adheres to established protocol in crisis situations and notifies appropriate on-call staff members immediately
- Follows the program schedule and completes assigned tasks in a timely and complete manner
- Contributes to overall building security through routine monitoring
- Helps with client groups and facilitates client activities as requested which may include occasional transport
- Consults with members of the treatment team and other professionals as necessary and implements recommendations received to ensure quality client care
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with all clients at all times
- Enters data and assists with client billing process
- Monitors and documents clients' self-administration of clients' medication according to program policy and prescribed medical policy/procedure, conduct and document thorough and accurate medication count during each shift
- Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day including early morning or evening hours
- Requires a high school diploma or a general education diploma (GED), bachelor's degree or some college coursework is preferred
- Requires one year of related experience
- Requires a basic understanding of the treatment model utilized
- Requires CPR, AIDS in-service hours and annual TB testing with a negative test result (residential programs only)
- Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position